Labor & Employment Attorney

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Seattle office.

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Salary: $135,000 - $275,000 per year

A bit about us:

Labor & Employment Attorney

Seattle, WA | 5–10 Years | $135K–$275K + Hours-Based Bonus

A highly regarded national law firm is seeking an experienced Labor & Employment Attorney to join its Seattle office.

This is a non-partnership track position and is ideal for an attorney who wants sophisticated employment litigation work, strong institutional support, and long-term stability within a premier platform.

The Work

The attorney will handle a broad range of employment litigation and counseling matters, including:

Employment litigation from early case assessment through resolution
Discovery strategy and management
Drafting pleadings, motions, and substantive legal memoranda
Employee and client intake
Agency complaints and administrative matters
Separation and employment agreements
Workplace investigations and related counseling
Traditional labor matters, depending on experience
Advising clients on employment-related risk and compliance issues

Why join us?

Compensation

Base Salary: $135,000–$275,000

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

An hours-based bonus opportunity is also available.

Benefits

Attorneys working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and supplemental life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Long-term care insurance
Healthcare and dependent care FSAs
Health Savings Account
401(k) deferrals
Paid time off
Mental health and well-being resources
Medical concierge support
Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
Pre-tax transportation benefits
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Sophisticated employment litigation within a premier national platform
Competitive compensation with a broad experience-based salary range
Hours-based bonus eligibility
Strong resources and institutional support
Comprehensive benefits
Long-term career path outside of the traditional partnership track
Opportunity to handle high-level employment matters in the Seattle marke

Job Details

Ideal Background
5–10 years of prior employment litigation experience
Strong litigation writing, research, and analytical skills
Experience managing discovery and substantive case responsibilities
Exposure to traditional labor matters is a plus
Experience drafting agency complaints, separation agreements, or other employment-related agreements is highly desirable
Excellent academic credentials and professional references
Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Strong judgment and client-service skills
J.D. from an accredited law school
Currently licensed in Washington or eligible to become licensed in Washington
Position Structure

This is a non-partnership track attorney position designed for an experienced practitioner who wants to remain deeply involved in sophisticated legal work without pursuing the traditional partnership-track structure.

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